Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234 acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. Lasdon is also the site of the Chinese Friendship Pavilion and four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.
Parks attractions include: Botanical Specimans, Chinese Friendship Pavilion, Formal Gardens, Open Grass Meadow
Muscoot Farm was originally a "Gentleman's Farm" owned by the Hopkins Family and used as their summer estate and dairy farm from 1880 to 1924. In 1924 the family moved to the farm year-round and continued the dairy business until 1967 when Westchester County acquired the property. Today, Muscoot Farm has many of the original buildings, some of which were moved to accommodate the Muscoot Reservoir. Visitors can walk through the Dairy Barn, Milk House, Ice House, BlacksmithShop and several other barns and buildings. Livestock and poultry are breeds typical of an early 20th century gentleman's farm and many represent minor (rare) breeds.
Muscoot Farm is an early-1900's interpretive farm owned and operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Muscoot Farm is open year-round and offers a full schedule of programs for families, as well as tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups by reservation. More than seven miles of hiking trails allow visitors to explore some of Muscoot's 777 acres through fields, woodlands and wetlands. Trail maps are available in the Reception Center.
Parks attractions include: Gallery, Guided Farm Walking Tour, Hayrides, Herb Garden, Hiking Trails, Young Farmers Program (children grades 3 through 8), Refreshment Stand
Welcome to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. We are delighted that you are "peeking through our windows and opening our doors." Perhaps you are a current parishioner enjoying this 24/7 access to your parish family, or possibly a person searching for a church home that is friendly, nurturing, and full of love. Regardless of who you are, or what your needs might be, we hope our website serves you well.
If you have never visited St. Luke’s before, we understand some of the questions, feelings, and even anxiety you might have about visiting a new church for the first time. A major purpose of this website is to help you assess whether an ‘initial visit’ to our parish might be right for you and your family. Please use this site to learn what the St. Luke’s experience is all about; what we believe in as Episcopalians, how we worship, how we enjoy a rich diversity of educational and fellowship activities, how we help the less fortunate, and how we offer a certain affability, openness, and responsiveness toward newcomers that they find refreshing and distinctive. Regardless of where your journey might ultimately lead, we hope that you come to realize that St. Luke’s is a church home that will always have a door open a door for you.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234 acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. Lasdon is also the site of the Chinese Friendship Pavilion and four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.
Parks attractions include: Botanical Specimans, Chinese Friendship Pavilion, Formal Gardens, Open Grass Meadow
Anglebrook Golf Club is located at 100 Route 202, Lincolndale, NY, 10540. Lincolndale is in the municipality of Somers in Northern Westchester County. Anglebrook Golf Club is a private, non-equity club in northern Westchester created in the mold of the storied Golden Era venues of golf-rich Westchester County. It is a pure golf club in the sense that there is no swimming pool or tennis courts; just golf for golf’s sake.
In the final design of his legendary architecture career, Robert Trent Jones Sr. created a modern masterpiece on an unspoiled 240-acre site, which features elevation changes of 200 feet. Anglebrook Golf Club opened in May of 1998. In their May, 1999 issue, Golf Digest ranked the course 16th best in the state of New York. That’s a prestigious honor for any club—especially one just a year old and particularly for one in Westchester County, long known as home to some of the most vaunted private clubs in America.
In keeping with his philosophy, Jones incorporated the layout into the existing terrain and natural contours of the land. The course is classically designed, offering traditional shot values and a minimum of blind shots. Four sets of tees, wide landing areas and a multitude of bailout options provide a wonderful level of playability. The greens are large, averaging nearly 7,000 square feet, and replete with numerous pockets and tiers, so accurate approach shots are essential to scoring. Anglebrook measures from 4,700 to its championship tees at 7,001. From there, the course carries a rating of 74.3 and a slope of 139.
The clubhouse was designed by internationally renowned post-modern architect, Robert A.M. Stern. The 24,000-square-foot clubhouse strikes the perfect balance of elegance and function with a casually-massed, country-house feel which rests at the top of a small hill in perfect harmony with its surroundings. The main and private dining rooms offer spectacular panoramic views of the golf course. Adjoining the dining room is a bar and lounge area which features premium brands of liquors and cigars.
Unlike many private clubs in the area, membership at Anglebrook is not on an invitation-only basis. Press "Blue Button" for more information about Anglebrook Golf Club.
Somers Pointe Golf Club is located at 1000 West Hill Drive, Somers, New York, 10589. Uniquely challenging, its 27 holes weave a scenic path through native woods, daunting hills and natural ponds. Situated 695 feet above sea level, one of Westchester County’s highest points, Somers Pointe offers breathtaking views and a Geoffrey Cornish designed course certain to test the most accomplished golfers while encouraging newcomers to the game.
Nestled within the cozy confines of Heritage Hills, Somers Pointe Golf Club offers all the amenities of the finest membership courses, including relaxing dining with panoramic views from the club’s signature restaurant – The Pinnacle. A newly renovated clubhouse, fully stocked pro shop, plus extensive practice facilities accentuate the golfing experience, while special tournament and social events provide for mingling and making new friends.
We have 2 courses available: West Hill’s 18-hole, Par 72 East Hill’s 9-hole, Par 35
Private membership at Somers Pointe Golf Club is available to anyone wishing to join. Residency within the Heritage Hills community is not a requirement. Press "Blue Button" for more information.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234 acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. Lasdon is also the site of the Chinese Friendship Pavilion and four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.
Parks attractions include: Botanical Specimans, Chinese Friendship Pavilion, Formal Gardens, Open Grass Meadow
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234 acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. Lasdon is also the site of the Chinese Friendship Pavilion and four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.
Parks attractions include: Botanical Specimans, Chinese Friendship Pavilion, Formal Gardens, Open Grass Meadow
The Town of Somers is located in the northern part of Westchester County, NY. Somers is comprised of five communities including: Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Granite Springs, Lincolndale, and Shenorock.
The Mohegan tribe of the Algonquin nation originally occupied Somers. Settlement in Somers began in 1700. The town was originally named Stephentown. However, a town by the same name already existed in Renssealaer County. This lead to the name being changed to Somerstown and in 1808 to Town of Somers.
The railroad developed in the 1840’s and bypassed Somers. This caused a decline in the rate of growth of Somers over the next hundred years. However, the presence of the railroad in nearby communities allowed for a shift from agriculture towards dairy production and fruit growing. Industry continued to thrive, with grist, paper, saw and clothing mills operating in the area. Between 1890 and 1910, the Croton and Muscoot Rivers were flooded to create the New York City Reservoir system, thereby changing the local landscape considerably. After World War II the rolling hillside country attracted weekenders from New York City. The construction of I-684 in the mid-70’s facilitated additional residential and commercial development. IBM and PepsiCo built office complexes in the 1980’s.
Today, numerous 19th century historic buildings remain including Mount Zion Church (1794) and the Wright-Reis Homestead (1867). The Somers Historical Society oversees these properties and makes them available for public visitation several times a year.
Point of Interest: In 1804, a farmer and cattle merchant named Hachaliah Bailey acquired an African Elephant he named “Old Bet”. She was one of the first elephants in America. Although Bailey had planned to use the elephant for heavy-duty work on the farm, many people came to Somers to see the elephant. This inspired Bailey to exhibit Old Bet throughout the northeast. His success in this venture attracted numerous partners and rivals from local families, who joined in the business of importing and exhibiting exotic animals. The resulting menagerie business paralleled the development of the circus in America, and by the 1830’s the two forms of popular entertainment merged to form the basis of the modern American circus. In fact, the majority of early 19th century circus proprietors came from Somers and neighboring towns in northern Westchester and Putnam counties. This has led to Somers being titled “The Cradle of the American Circus”.
The Somers Library is located in Reis Park on the east side of Route 139, about half-way between Route 100 and Route 202. GPS users can use the following address: 82 Primrose Street, Katonah, NY.
Somers Library Services include:
Books Magazines & Newspapers Audio Recordings Video/DVD collection Reference Service Interlibrary Loan Service Children's Programs Computer Access Caregiver Resource Center Special Collections Children's Room
Story Hour for Baby Time Toddler Story Hour & Craft Book Clubs
Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Young Adult Book Club & Advisory Group (Grades 7+)
Collection for Parenting and Home Schooling Holocaust Collection Community Meeting Rooms Exhibits and displays Young Adult Services Other Services
Photocopy Large print materials (next to our DVD collection) Book depository for off-hours return AV equipment for use in meeting rooms by groups Public programs for both children and adults Tax forms
Press "Blue Button" for more information about The Somers Library.
The Pinnacle Restaurants are located in “horse country” at The Somers Pointe Golf Club, 1000 West Hill Drive, Somers, NY 10589 in Westchester County. The Pinnacle's "Ala Carte Restaurant" is an American bistro with a Mediterranean flare serving eclectic cuisine. From Black Angus Hamburgers to Pecan Crusted Salmon, from Chicken Teriyaki to New Zealand Rack of Lamb, we provide a wide spectrum of culinary creations.
You can also dine in The Pinnacle's "Pub Room". Enjoy your dinner or drinks in our old fashioned English Pub. Golf memorabilia and a view of the greens are part of the casual and relaxed atmosphere of the pub. A mahogany bar, three televisions and a tropical salt water fish tank are just some of the sights you’ll enjoy while reveling amongst friends and family. Daily drink specials, after work happy hour and live jazz are all available in the pub.
Or, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on their spacious outdoor terrace overlooking the manicured golf course of Heritage Hills Country Club and the surrounding lush rolling hilltops of Northern Westchester. A covered outdoor brick patio is also available for your event and is adjacent to the tasteful and classically decorated Heritage Room, complete with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Press "Blue Button" to see menus and "Live Events" schedule at The Pinnacle.
The Pinnacle Restaurants are located in “horse country” at The Somers Pointe Golf Club, 1000 West Hill Drive, Somers, NY 10589 in Westchester County. The Pinnacle's "Ala Carte Restaurant" is an American bistro with a Mediterranean flare serving eclectic cuisine. From Black Angus Hamburgers to Pecan Crusted Salmon, from Chicken Teriyaki to New Zealand Rack of Lamb, we provide a wide spectrum of culinary creations.
You can also dine in The Pinnacle's "Pub Room". Enjoy your dinner or drinks in our old fashioned English Pub. Golf memorabilia and a view of the greens are part of the casual and relaxed atmosphere of the pub. A mahogany bar, three televisions and a tropical salt water fish tank are just some of the sights you’ll enjoy while reveling amongst friends and family. Daily drink specials, after work happy hour and live jazz are all available in the pub.
Or, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on their spacious outdoor terrace overlooking the manicured golf course of Heritage Hills Country Club and the surrounding lush rolling hilltops of Northern Westchester. A covered outdoor brick patio is also available for your event and is adjacent to the tasteful and classically decorated Heritage Room, complete with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Press "Blue Button" to see menus and "Live Events" schedule at The Pinnacle.
Somers Newcomers Club is not just for Newcomers! Many of our members renew year after year. Why? Because we have some much to offer. Dozens of Interest Groups: we have Bowling, Creative Cooking, Book Discussion, Moms & Tots, Antiquing, and Game night, just to name a few. Our events include a Hoe Down, an Appetizer & Dessert Competition, a side-splitting Comedy Night, a Charity Fund Raiser, and a Holiday Gala, as well as many more activities for you and your family. But our main goal is to welcome newcomers to Somers. Join us and meet your neighbors. You will have so much fun, you too will renew year after year. Press "Blue Button" for more information about the Somers Newcomers Club.
The Pinnacle Restaurants are located in “horse country” at The Somers Pointe Golf Club, 1000 West Hill Drive, Somers, NY 10589 in Westchester County. The Pinnacle's "Ala Carte Restaurant" is an American bistro with a Mediterranean flare serving eclectic cuisine. From Black Angus Hamburgers to Pecan Crusted Salmon, from Chicken Teriyaki to New Zealand Rack of Lamb, we provide a wide spectrum of culinary creations.
You can also dine in The Pinnacle's "Pub Room". Enjoy your dinner or drinks in our old fashioned English Pub. Golf memorabilia and a view of the greens are part of the casual and relaxed atmosphere of the pub. A mahogany bar, three televisions and a tropical salt water fish tank are just some of the sights you’ll enjoy while reveling amongst friends and family. Daily drink specials, after work happy hour and live jazz are all available in the pub.
Or, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on their spacious outdoor terrace overlooking the manicured golf course of Heritage Hills Country Club and the surrounding lush rolling hilltops of Northern Westchester. A covered outdoor brick patio is also available for your event and is adjacent to the tasteful and classically decorated Heritage Room, complete with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Press "Blue Button" to see menus and "Live Events" schedule at The Pinnacle.
Seasons American Bistro & Lounge is located at 289 Route 100, Somers, New York 10589. Seasons is a casually elegant bistro and lounge serving fine New American fare in a warm and inviting setting. At Seasons, the emphasis is on beautifully prepared, classic bistro/trattoria fare. We have a tradition-conscious menu with some adaptations to old favorites. Seasons' menu features "Plate Creations," an innovative approach to meal design which offers diners a wide array of entreè choices complete with fresh sides of their choice. Seasons' well-rounded menu also features fun appetizers to share, great salads and creative sandwiches. Press "Blue Button" for menus and website.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234 acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. Lasdon is also the site of the Chinese Friendship Pavilion and four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.
Parks attractions include: Botanical Specimans, Chinese Friendship Pavilion, Formal Gardens, Open Grass Meadow
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial is a magnificent 234 acre property consisting of woodlands, open grass meadow and formal gardens with flower and shrub specimens from all over the world. Lasdon is also the site of the Chinese Friendship Pavilion and four inspirational memorials and a museum honoring Westchester veterans.
Parks attractions include: Botanical Specimans, Chinese Friendship Pavilion, Formal Gardens, Open Grass Meadow
Billingsley Realty has been serving the northern Westchester and Putnam County markets for over 60 years. This includes 39 consecutive years as the #1 company in residential sales in Somers, an astounding accomplishment in a very competitive real estate environment, as well as being a major player in the adjacent townships. The family-owned company has over 50 sales associates in 2 locations in Westchester and Putnam. Press "Blue Button" for more information.
The Pinnacle Restaurants are located in “horse country” at The Somers Pointe Golf Club, 1000 West Hill Drive, Somers, NY 10589 in Westchester County. The Pinnacle's "Ala Carte Restaurant" is an American bistro with a Mediterranean flare serving eclectic cuisine. From Black Angus Hamburgers to Pecan Crusted Salmon, from Chicken Teriyaki to New Zealand Rack of Lamb, we provide a wide spectrum of culinary creations.
You can also dine in The Pinnacle's "Pub Room". Enjoy your dinner or drinks in our old fashioned English Pub. Golf memorabilia and a view of the greens are part of the casual and relaxed atmosphere of the pub. A mahogany bar, three televisions and a tropical salt water fish tank are just some of the sights you’ll enjoy while reveling amongst friends and family. Daily drink specials, after work happy hour and live jazz are all available in the pub.
Or, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on their spacious outdoor terrace overlooking the manicured golf course of Heritage Hills Country Club and the surrounding lush rolling hilltops of Northern Westchester. A covered outdoor brick patio is also available for your event and is adjacent to the tasteful and classically decorated Heritage Room, complete with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Press "Blue Button" to see menus and "Live Events" schedule at The Pinnacle.
Seasons American Bistro & Lounge is located at 289 Route 100, Somers, New York 10589. Seasons is a casually elegant bistro and lounge serving fine New American fare in a warm and inviting setting. At Seasons, the emphasis is on beautifully prepared, classic bistro/trattoria fare. We have a tradition-conscious menu with some adaptations to old favorites. Seasons' menu features "Plate Creations," an innovative approach to meal design which offers diners a wide array of entreè choices complete with fresh sides of their choice. Seasons' well-rounded menu also features fun appetizers to share, great salads and creative sandwiches. Press "Blue Button" for menus and website.
Luce Restaurant is a family owned restaurant serving fine Italian cuisine. Luce is located in Somers, NY in Westchester County. You will experience a warm welcoming atmosphere with two elegant fireplaces to compliment your dining. Along with the choice of three inviting Tuscan-like dining areas the tuxedo clad waitstaff's services are delightful. So come and be a part of Luce's fine dining experience. Please take a moment to browse through our site to learn more about our restauraunt and how we can show you the Luce Restaurant difference. Press "Blue Button" for menus.
The Lakeland Central School District is located at 1086 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 10588 in the northwest corner of Westchester County. The Lakeland Central School District is the largest suburban district in the county. Its borders push into Putnam County, then swing south almost to Peekskill. District students live in six different towns: Yorktown, Cortlandt, and Somers in Westchester County; Carmel, Philipstown, and Putnam Valley in Putnam County. Press each school for individual school Report Card.
The Somers Central School District is located at 334 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589 in Westchester County. Somers is located in the northern section of Westchester County, 45 miles north of New York City. The town is bordered on the north by Putnam County, with Connecticut a few miles to the east and the Hudson River to the west. Somers is comprised of the following communitites: Amawalk, Granite Springs, Lincolndale, Purdys, Shenorock and Somers.
Primrose and the High School share a campus; the Intermediate and Middle Schools share a campus; and the District Office is at Bailey Court. The Somers Central School District is comprised of the following schools:
Muscoot Farm was originally a "Gentleman's Farm" owned by the Hopkins Family and used as their summer estate and dairy farm from 1880 to 1924. In 1924 the family moved to the farm year-round and continued the dairy business until 1967 when Westchester County acquired the property. Today, Muscoot Farm has many of the original buildings, some of which were moved to accommodate the Muscoot Reservoir. Visitors can walk through the Dairy Barn, Milk House, Ice House, BlacksmithShop and several other barns and buildings. Livestock and poultry are breeds typical of an early 20th century gentleman's farm and many represent minor (rare) breeds.
Muscoot Farm is an early-1900's interpretive farm owned and operated by the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Muscoot Farm is open year-round and offers a full schedule of programs for families, as well as tours, farmyard visits and hayrides for groups by reservation. More than seven miles of hiking trails allow visitors to explore some of Muscoot's 777 acres through fields, woodlands and wetlands. Trail maps are available in the Reception Center.
Parks attractions include: Gallery, Guided Farm Walking Tour, Hayrides, Herb Garden, Hiking Trails, Young Farmers Program (children grades 3 through 8), Refreshment Stand
The Town of Somers is located in the northern part of Westchester County, NY. Somers is
comprised of five communities including: Amawalk, Baldwin Place, Granite Springs, Lincolndale,
and Shenorock.
The Mohegan tribe of the Algonquin nation originally occupied Somers. Settlement in Somers began
in 1700. The town was originally named Stephentown. However, a town by the same name already
existed in Renssealaer County. This lead to the name being changed to Somerstown and in 1808 to
Town of Somers.
The railroad developed in the 1840’s and bypassed Somers. This caused a decline in the rate of
growth of Somers over the next hundred years. However, the presence of the railroad in nearby
communities allowed for a shift from agriculture towards dairy production and fruit growing.
Industry continued to thrive, with grist, paper, saw and clothing mills operating in the area.
Between 1890 and 1910, the Croton and Muscoot Rivers were flooded to create the New York City
Reservoir system, thereby changing the local landscape considerably. After World War II the rolling
hillside country attracted weekenders from New York City. The construction of I-684 in the mid-70’s
facilitated additional residential and commercial development. IBM and PepsiCo built office
complexes in the 1980’s.
Today, numerous 19th century historic buildings remain including Mount Zion Church (1794) and the
Wright-Reis Homestead (1867). The Somers Historical Society oversees these properties and
makes them available for public visitation several times a year.
Point of Interest: In 1804, a farmer and cattle merchant named Hachaliah Bailey acquired an
African Elephant he named “Old Bet”. She was one of the first elephants in America. Although
Bailey had planned to use the elephant for heavy-duty work on the farm, many people came to
Somers to see the elephant. This inspired Bailey to exhibit Old Bet throughout the northeast. His
success in this venture attracted numerous partners and rivals from local families, who joined in the
business of importing and exhibiting exotic animals. The resulting menagerie business paralleled
the development of the circus in America, and by the 1830’s the two forms of popular entertainment
merged to form the basis of the modern American circus. In fact, the majority of early 19th century
circus proprietors came from Somers and neighboring towns in northern Westchester and Putnam
counties. This has led to Somers being titled “The Cradle of the American Circus”.
History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions,
biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the
following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred
years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and
perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a
different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style.
"Historical Collections of the State of New York, Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square,
1841
Somers
"Somers is on the north line of the county, 50 miles NE. of New York, and 10 east of Peekskill.
Pop. 2,082. Somers is a neat post village, containing 2 churches and about 40 dwellings.
Owensville is a post village, where there are located several factories and about 30 dwellings."
Lasdon Park Arboretum
